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Introduction to bioinformatics

6, 13, 20, 27 May, and 3 June 2015 (5 days)

A joint course with CUSO doctoral program in Ecology and Ecolution

flyer (900 Ko)

Speakers

Thomas Junier ( Thomas.junier (at) unine.ch ), SIB Lausanne, Vital-IT group & Université de Neuchâtel

Objectives

To acquire some theoretical knowledge and practical experience of selected topics in bioinformatics.

Content

The mornings will be dedicated to theory, and the afternoons to exercises.

Topics covered will include

  • data sources
  • sequence analysis
  • genome assembly
  • phylogenetics

NOTE: A basic knowledge of Unix/Linux is strongly recommended

General information

Dates : 6, 13, 20, 27 May, and 3 June 2015 (5 days)

Schedule : 8.55 - 17.00

Location: University of Neuchâtel, Faculté des sciences, UniMail, room E003 (exception: 20 May, room E026 Millenium)

ECTS : 2.5 (category Research tools)

Evaluation : Home work as described and active participation

Information : Please contact Dr Thomas Junier ( Thomas.junier (at) unine.ch ), or  the education officer Dr Christiane Bobillier

Travel expenses : participants of the  Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology (University of Neuchâtel) are eligible for reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train (half-fare card, and 2nd class). 

  MAKE SURE you SIGN the ATTENDANCE LIST EACH and EVERY DAY

Please send the original tickets (no copies) with the reimbursement form  to Dr. Christiane Bobillier.  No reimbursement for bus, taxi or car travel expenses will be paid.

Registration

  • This course is free and open to all Ph.D. students and post-docs.
  • Maximum number of participants: 20

Registration through the web only: closed

Please note the cancellation policy (CHF 50).

Deadline: 12 April 2014